Call for Code is a multiyear challenge issued in 2018 with the purpose of soliciting solutions from the global developer’s community. Individuals and teams are tasked with building novel, scalable solutions to problems effecting everyone. This year’s focus is on combating climate change and mitigating the disastrous effects of COVID-19. IBM’s Daniel Krook, Chief Technology Officer, Call for Code, told TNW: The current list of regional winners will be whittled down to the challenge’s finalists between now and 13 October, at which time an esteemed panel of judges featuring President Bill Clinton, entrepreneur Mark Cuban, and many others will announce this year’s winner. In the meantime, here’s a few of the teams who are still in the mix. It’s possible you might see one of these solutions take the crown this year:
Prudence
Per IBM:
Climate for NINJA
Per IBM:
LikeBee – Caring Together
Per IBM:
SMS Based Eschool Platform
Per IBM: This year’s finalists will be announced soon and then it’s off to the awards show beginning at 7:30PM EST 13 October – details here. So you’re interested in AI? Then join our online event, TNW2020, where you’ll hear how artificial intelligence is transforming industries and businesses.
